How to clean suede boots at home: the means and methods

Suede boots are always in fashion and are much loved by men and women. But they have drawbacks: they are very vulnerable to dents, scratches and stains, they are difficult to clean, for example, in the winter. For prophylaxis after each outing, even if there is no visible contamination is necessary to clean suede. But if you are still stained shoes, then you have to remember about cleaning methods that can be applied at home.

Properties cleaning suede shoe

Suede very elegant natural material requires appropriate care and cleaning, which retain a good appearance for a longer period of time. Therefore, when you will gain suede shoes, treat her special spray that inflict on the surface of the thin film layer that protects from moisture and dirt. Do this several times. Each cleaning suede shoes can weaken the material and make it more susceptible to contamination. It is therefore recommended not to wear such shoes in the autumn rain or during winter thaws.

To do this, you need to have everything in the house necessary accessoriesWhich can be bought in stores and even pharmacies. Among them are the following tools:

• spray for protection and preservation of suede;
• paper towels;
• vinegar;
• flannel fabric;
• brush with soft bristles;
• eraser.

Before cleaning, remember that suede It must be perfectly dryBecause it is particularly sensitive to water. If your shoes you'll find a label with the cleaning description, it will be better to follow the instructions.

Another very important rule: in any case, do not use tools to clean suede shoes for ordinary skin that you irrevocably ruin boots.

Suede boots require different from other types of skin care. The most common mistake, which accelerates the degradation of their elegant appearance, it is washing or washing in water suede.

The purification process

To begin, you need a sponge to remove dirt and sand from the soles. Then clean the shoes of dried mud with a brush. Remaining after the brush cleaning dirt stains without any problem can be removed by rubbing them eraser.

If the spot after the rain is still wet, wait until it dries, and then clean it using a paper towel. Even if there are great spots to them must not be used paint thinners, not to destroy the delicate texture of the material. Dusty boots clean with a brush.

Then wipe them with a cloth or paper towel, dipped in vinegarAnd leave to dry. For special protection against damage and dirt treat boots spray.

Suede boots can also be cleaned solution of baking soda and milk. A solution prepared by mixing one teaspoon of baking soda and milk. Then a damp cloth dipped in the solution and clean her boots. After that shoes should be wiped napkins.

For deeper scratches recommended use a brushBut before you scrape the surface of boots with a knife, to raise the nap. In order to remove grime can use an eraser, a corrugated or a special rubber, suitable only for cleaning of suede. Carefully eraser, wipe off the dirt. Do not scrub more than necessary.

When cleaning suede Be careful not to break the skin. Dust and dirt can be removed with a dry sponge, rubber or brush gently rub a pumice stone.

Removal of salts and white streaks 

Shoes made of suede does not like moisture. This creates a lot of problems, especially in the winter, when we walk on the wet snow, in which the salt is present. When dry salt leaves a stubborn white spots.

stains should be warm water rinse using a hair brush. After drying, a soft, clean chamois need zero sandpaper until the disappearance of spots.

Drying suede boots

Dirty suede boots must dry at room temperature naturally. You can not use a hair dryer or other heaters, for example, to put boots on the radiator.

Slightly wet boots just let stand for several hours. Strongly got wet shoes necessary placed in a ventilated roomIn the shade, at least for a day.

For faster drying possible wrap boots with paper towels, Changing them periodically. After removing the dirt pile to recover the splendor of support boots for a while a couple of the boiled kettle. But not too long, so that the shoes do not become wet again. Then fluff pile with a brush.

To restore color suede boots used special sprays for the repair and renovation of color, they can be found in any shoe store.

After cleaning, the main impregnate shoes special structures. This will protect your suede boots from too rapid loss of beautiful appearance, give them a rich color and increase the resistance to moisture.

The main rules for cleaning suede boots:

1. Before cleaning the shoes to dry.
2. Do not use cleaning agents other types of skin.
3. Do not wash in water suede.
4. Do not dry the suede using heaters.